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Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA {{c1::splenule}} is a small focus of normal splenic tissue seperate from the main organ
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenThe most common location of a splenule is the {{c1::splenic hilum}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenectomy may not be curative in the setting of consumptive thrombocytopenia if a {{c1::splenule}} is present.
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA splenule may be mistaken for a {{c1::lymph node}} or a {{c1::mass}} , especially when in an unsual location&nbs…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenIf a splenule is located intrapancreatic, what can it be mistaken for?{{c1::Hypervascular}} pancreatic mass
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenIf uncertain on MRI, what two tests are confirmitory for the presence of a splenule?{{c1::Tc-99m sulur colloid scan}} …
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Polysplenia syndrome}} is a type of {{c2::heterotaxy}} syndrome where there are multiple areas of {{c3::spl…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenIn {{c1::polysplenia syndrome}}, multiple spleens may be located on the right or left side, but they are always on the…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenPolysplenia is usually associated with severe conginetal {{c1::cardiac}} abnormalities
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenVenous anomolies associated with polysplenia include interruption of which venous structures?{{c1::IVC}}{{c2::Azygos}}…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA {{c1::wandering spleen}} is a spleen with abnormal {{c3::laxity}} due to an anomaly of its {{c2:…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat can wandering spleen present as in a clinical scenario?{{c1::Abdominal mass}}{{c2::Abdominal pain::secondary to t…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: Axial and coronal contrast-enhanced CT Yellow arrows: {{c1::Spleen}} in the {{c2::left pelvis}}, …
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Cystic}} lesions of the spleen are mostly {{c2::benign}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA congenital true cyst of the spleen is defined as having an {{c1::epithelial}} lining
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA splenic epithelial cyst is benign in nature, but may expression elevations in which tumor markers?{{c1::CA-19-9}}{{c…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhen compared to a post-traumatic pseudocyst, a congenital true cyst may express {{c1::septations}}; ho…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: T2-weighted MRI with fat saturation (L) and enhanced T1-weighted MRI (R) of spleenYellow arrows: A large T2&nbsp…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA {{c1::post-traumatic pseudocyst}} is the end stage a splenic {{c2::hematoma}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhen compared to a true (epithelial) splenic cyst, post-traumatic pseudocyst may present with {{c1::septations}} and {…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA post-traumatic psuedocyst presents as a {{c1::well}}-circumscribed, {{c2::fluid}} -density lesio…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat complication of pancreatitis can affect the spleen?{{c1::Post-pancreatitis pancreatitic pseudocyst}} involving th…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhen compared to a true congenital cyst, an intrasplenic pancreatic pseudocyst will lack  {{c1::epithelial lining…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic {{c1::rupture}} is a possible severe seqeula of an intrasplenic post-pancreatitis pseudocysts
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Splenic lymphangioma}} is a rare benign splenic neoplasm that usually presents in childhood
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic {{c1::lymphangiomas}} appear as single/multiple {{c2::multi}}locular cystic structure(s) with {{c3::thin}…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenGiven that a patient has no history of malignancy or symptoms, most masses in the spleen are {{c1::benign::benign/mali…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat is the most common benign splenic neoplasm?{{c1::Hemangioma}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenHemangiomas are {{c1::solitary or multiple::solitary or multiple or either?}} and they tend to be {{c2::smal…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhich visceral hemangiomatosis syndromes are splenic hemangiomas associated with?{{c2::Kasabach-Merritt syndrome}}{{c1…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenKasabach-Merritt syndrome:- {{c1::anemia}}- {{c2::thromboctopenia}}- {{c3::consumptive coagulopathy}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenKlipper-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome:- {{c1::cutaneous hemangiomas}}- {{c2::Varicose veins}}- {{c3::extremi…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenVisceral hemangiomatosis syndromes (Kasabach-Merritt and Klippel-Tranaunay-Weber) are usually associated with {{c…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCT imaging characteristics of splenic hemangioma:{{c1::Iso- or hypoattenutating::attenuation}} pre-contrast,{{c1::hype…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenIn comparison to hepatic hemangiomas, the pattern of {{c1::discontinuous nodular}} enhancement is uncommon i…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenIn splenic hemangiomas, nuclear medicine scintigraphy with {{c1::Tc-99m}} labled {{c3::red blood}} cell…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenIn splenic hemangiomas, nuclear medicine scintigraphy with {{c1::Tc-99m sulfur colloid}} scanning may show e…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: T2-weighted (L) and post contrast T1-weighted (R) MRI spleen Yellow arrows: Multiple T2 {{c1::hyp…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic {{c1::hamartoma}} is a rare, {{c2::benign::benign/malignant}} lesion composed of malformed {{c3::red pulp…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Splenic hamartoma}} may be associated with {{c2::tuberous sclerosis::what condition}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenImaging characteristics of splenic hamartoma:Non-enhanced CT:  {{c1::Well}}-circumscribed, {{c2::iso or hypoatten…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenMRI imaging characteristics of splenic hamartoma:T1: {{c1::iso- to slightly hypo-}}intenseT2: {{c1::iso- to hyper-}}in…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: T2-weighted (lL) and arterial-phase enhanced T1-weighted (R) MRI SpleenYellow arrows: Vague T2 {{c1::i…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Sarcoidosis}} is an idiopathic systemic disease characterized histiologically by multiple nodules composed of&nb…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic sarcoidosis commonly presents as {{c1::splenomegaly}} with associated {{c2::hepatomegaly}} and {{c2::lymp…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA less common presentation of splenic sarcoidosis presents as a {{c1::multi}}nodular pattern with numerous {{c2::…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic sarcoid nodules express a {{c1::low}} signal on all MRI sequences
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic sarcoid nodules are most noticeable on {{c1::T2}}- weighted images and {{c2::early}}-phase {{c2…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenOn the {{c1::post}}-contrast MR images for splenic sarcoid nodules, the {{c2::nonenhancing}} nodules will st…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenThe imaging appearance of splenic sarcoidosis is generally difficult to differentiate from {{c1::splenic lymphoma}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic {{c1::bacterial}} abscesses are uncommon and are usually observed in {{c2::immunocompromised}} patie…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA solitary splenic abscess is much more likely to be {{c1::bacterial::bacterial/fungal/viral}} in originA mu…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic bacterial abscesses have an {{c1::irregular}}, {{c1::enhancing::enhancement}} wall on CT
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenThe presence of {{c1::gas}} on CT is highly specific for splenic {{c2::bacterial}} abscess when present
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat are the charateristic ultrasound findings of splenic abscess?{{c1::Wheel within a wheel}} or {{c2::bull…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat is the treatment of a splenic abscess?{{c1::CT- or ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage}} and {{c1::antib…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: Axial and coronal contrast-enhanced CT of the abdomen Yellow arrows: {{c1::Hetero}}genous {{c5::gas}}-…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic {{c1::fungal::bacterial/fungal/viral}} abscesses are typically {{c2::multiple::solitary or multiple}…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat are the most common causative agents of splenic fungal abscesses?{{c1::Candida}}{{c2::Asperigullus}}{{c3::Cryptoc…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic {{c1::Pneumocystis jiroveci}} infection is rare and has a classic appearance of multiple {{c2::…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenAn echinoccal cyst is a true cyst with a {{c1::cellular lining}}.
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCharacteristic imaging findings of echinoccal abscess are a {{c1::cystic}} lesion with {{c2::internal u…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat is the most common splenic malignancy?{{c1::Splenic lymphoma}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Primary::Primary/secondary}} splenic lymphoma is rare
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhen compared to splenic hamartoma or metastatic disease, primary splenic lymphoma can extend beyond the {{c1::splenic…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenImaging presentation of secondary splenic lymphoma:1. {{c1::Miliary masses::Can be difficult to see}}2. Multiple …
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic lymphoma is best seen on {{c1::post}}-contrast {{c1::T1}}-weighted images, where the involved spleen tend…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic lymphoma may appear {{c1::cystic}} on ultrasound, but doppler will show {{c2::internal flow}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: Contrast-enhanced axial CT of abdomen Yellow arrows: {{c1::Hypo}}attenuating, {{c1::irregular}} m…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic metastases can present as {{c1::solitary}} or {{c1::multiple}} masses, {{c2::cystic}} or {{c2::…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenMetastasis to the spleen are {{c1::rare::rare/common}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenTheories for the low rate of splenic metastases:- {{c1::Antineoplastic}} properties of lymphoid-rich splenic…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat are the most common primary tumors that metastasize to the spleen?{{c1::Breast}}{{c2::Lung}}{{c3::Ovarian::cystic…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Ovarian cancer}} and {{c1::melanoma}} typically cause {{c2::cystic}} metastasis to the spleen
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Mucinous adenomarcinoma}} can cause {{c2::calcification}} when metastasized to the spleen
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic angiosarcoma is a rare, {{c1::aggressive::nonaggressive/aggressive}} malignancy with {{c1::20}}% 6-m…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCompared to {{c1::hepatic::hepatic/splenic}} angiosarcoma, there is weak evidence that Thoratrast, vinyl chloride…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic angiosarcoma usually presents as a {{c1::large::size}}, {{c1::hetero}}genous mass with {{c2::variabl…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat are the causes of splenic infarcts?{{c1::Emboli::In older patients}}{{c2::Thrombosis::In younger patients with co…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic infarcts classically presents as a {{c1::peripheral}}, {{c1::wedge-shaped::shape}} {{c2::hypoen…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenOn MR, if a splenic infarct is acute and hemorhagic, {{c1::T1::Signal sequence}} will be {{c1::hyper}}intense
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenOn MR, if a splenic infarct is chronic {{c1::T1::Signal sequence}} will be {{c2::hypo}}intense&nbs…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenLack of enhancement of the entire spleen is suspicious for {{c1::complete infarction }}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: Axial contrast-enhanced CT abdomen Yellow arrows: Posterior peripheral {{c1::wedge}}-shaped …
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Gamna-Gandy bodies}} are multiple tiny foci of {{c2::hemosiderin}} and {{c2::calcium}} deposition
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenGamna-Gandy bodies demonstrate {{c1::low}} signal on all MRI sequences
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat are the imaging characteristics of the in and out-of-phase gradient echo sequence of Gamna Gandy bodies?The longe…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: Axial in- and out-of-phase gradient echo MRI abdomen (L: in-phase), (R: out-of-phase)Findings: - Numerous&n…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic Lesions - Cystic and Benign {{c1::Epithelial cyst}}{{c2::Lymphangioma}}{{c3::Psuedocyst}}{{c4::Hyada…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic Lesions: Cystic and Solid: Benign {{c1::Hemangioma}}{{c2::Trauma}}{{c3::Infarction}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic Lesions - Cystic and Solid: Malignant{{c1::Angiosarcoma}}{{c2::Pleomorphic spindle cell sarcoma/malignant fibr…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic Lesions - Solid: Hypervascular and Benign {{c1::Hamartoma}}{{c2::Castleman's disease}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic Lesions - Solid: Hypervascular and Malignant{{c1::Angiosarcoma}}{{c2::Hemangioendothelioma}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic Lesions - Solid: Non-Hypervascular and Benign{{c1::Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT)}}{{c2:…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic Lesions - Solid: Non-Hypervascular and Malignant{{c1::Sarcoma}}{{c2::Lymphoma}}{{c3::Malignant fibrous histioc…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic Lesions - Infectious/Inflammatory{{c1::Tuberculosis}}{{c2::Fungal}}{{c3::Sarcoid}}{{c4::Abscess}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhen compared to a true congenital cyst, the histology of an intrasplenic pancreatic pseudocyst will resemble a {…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic lymphangioma lesions are {{c1::solitary or multiple::solitary or multiple or either?}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic lymphangioma may present with {{c1::septal enhancement}} on post-contrast imaging
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenAlmost all patients who present with a fungal splenic abscess are {{c1::immunocompromised::what disease condition…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenComplete infarction of the spleen may be secondary to {{c1::wandering spleen}} with {{c1::torsion}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenGamna-gandy body (splenic siderotic nodule) formation is secondary to {{c1::portal hypertension}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat is blooming in relation to Gamna-Gandy bodies?{{c1::decreased signal}} on {{c1::in-phase}} images
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat causes blooming in relationship to gamna-gandy bodies?{{c1::Longer}} dephasing time and exaggerati…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Gaucher disease}} is an autosomal recessive lysosomal disease which leads to the accumulation of {{c2::glucocere…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat are the splenic manisfestations of Gaucher disease?{{c1::Splenomegaly::almost always}}{{c2::Multiple splenic nodu…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat are the bony manisfestations of Gaucher disease?{{c1::Erlenmeyer flask}} deformity of the {{c1::distal}…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat is the most commonly injured abdominal organ in blunt trauma?{{c1::Spleen}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat is a consequence of splenectomy in splenic trauma?{{c1::Sepsis}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhich contrast phase must be evaluated in splenic trauma?{{c1::Portal venous phase}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhy is the portal venous phase used in evaluation of splenic trauma?{{c1::Hetero}}genous enhancement in the …
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic hematomas are usually {{c1::subcapsular}} in location
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat are the imaging characteristics of on splenic hematoma on contrast enhanced CT?{{c1::Hypoattenuating::attenuation…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic hematomas may be also be {{c1::intraparenchymal}} in location (less common)
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic intraparenchymal hematomas are {{c1::irregular}} in shape
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCan a splenic laceration be seen on unenhanced CT?{{c1::No, requires contrast-enhanced study}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA splenic laceration is observed as {{c1::a linear}} or {{c1::branching }} area of {{c2::decr…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenActive contrast extravasation due to vessel injury in splenic trauma presents as an area of {{c1::hyper}}attenuat…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenActive contrast extravasation due to vessel injury presents as an area of hyperattenuation which is initiall…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhen compared to active bleeding, {{c1::pseudoaneurysm}} and {{c1::ateriovenous (AV) fistula}} do not increa…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA {{c1::pseudoaneurysm}} is formed due to injury to the {{c2::intima}} and {{c2::media}} of an arterial…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhy do pseudoaneurysms require treatment?{{c1::High risk of rupture}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenThe imaging appearance of a traumatic {{c1::AV fistula}} is indistinguishable from a {{c2::pseudoaneurysm}} on CT
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA {{c1::traumatic AV fistula}} is due to injury of a{{c2::n artery}} and the adjacent {{c2::vein}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat is the only method to differentiate pseudoaneurysm from ateriovenous fistula?{{c1::Arteriography}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenAAST Spleen injury Scale:Grade I:- Subcapsular hematoma {{c1::<10%::percentile injury}} spleen surface- T…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenAAST Spleen injury Scale:Grade II:- Subcapsular hematoma {{c1::10-50%::percentile injury}} spleen surface- {{c2::…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenAAST Spleen injury Scale:Grade III:- Subcapsular hematoma {{c1::>50}}% spleen surface- {{c2::Rupture…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenAAST Spleen injury Scale:Grade IV:- {{c1::Intraparenchymal}} vascular injury, ({{c2::pseudoaneurysm}} or {{c3::AV…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenAAST Spleen injury Scale:Grade V:- {{c1::Extraparenchymal}} extension of active bleeding into the {{c2:…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: Coronal contrast-enhanced CT abdomenYellow arrows: Large {{c1::subcapsular hematoma}} without evidence of&n…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCase: Axial contrast-enhanced CT abdomenFindings: {{c1::Shattered}} spleen with surrounding {{c2::hemat…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCommon Imaging Patterns of Splenic DiseaseSplenic calcification:{{c1::Granulomatous disease::scattered or diffuse calc…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCommon Imaging Patterns of Splenic DiseaseCystic Splenic Lesion:{{c1::Epithelial cyst}}{{c2::Splenic artery aneurysm o…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCommon Imaging Patterns of Splenic DiseaseHypervascular or Hyperechoic Splenic Lesion:{{c1::Hemangioma::Can also be hy…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCommon Imaging Patterns of Splenic DiseaseHypovascular or Hypoechoic Splenic Lesion:{{c1::Laceration::Traumatic}}{{c2:…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCommon Imaging Patterns of Splenic DiseaseMild to Moderate Splenomegaly: {{c1::Portal hypertension::most common}}…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCommon Imaging Patterns of Splenic DiseaseModerate to Marked Splenomegaly:{{c1::Leukemia/lymphoma}}{{c2::Infectious mo…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCommon Imaging Patterns of Splenic DiseaseMassive Splenomegaly:{{c1::Myelofibrosis}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenomegaly is defined as {{c1::>14cm}} in the {{c2::sagittal}} plane
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhen evaluating a {{c3::cystic}} lesion on ultrasound, a {{c1::color Doppler}} should be performed to rule out a&…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenThe calcifications of granulomatous disease may be {{c1::scattered}} or {{c2::diffuse}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA splenule is the result of embryologic failure of {{c1::fusion}} of splenic anlage
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenA true splenule is will follow {{c1::splenic tissue}} on all MRI sequences
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenWhat is the prognosis of polysplenia syndrome?{{c1::Poor - most die in childhood}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenOn MR, splenic hemangiomas are typically {{c2::hyper}}intense on {{c3::T2}}-weighted images and may enhance …
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: Spleen{{c1::Splenic inflammatory pseudotumor}} is a rare, idiopathic focal collection of {{c2::immune}} cells and assoc…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenPatients with splenic inflammatory pseudotumor typically present with {{c1::fever}} and {{c1::malaise}}
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic inflammatory pseudotumor typically presents on imaging as a {{c1::well}}-circumscribed, {{c2::hetero}}gen…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenCharacteristic wheel within a wheel or bull's-eye appearance on ultrasound of splenic abscess is r…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic involvement of Echinococcus granulosus infection is unusual, seen in {{c1::1-3}}% of cases and is almost alway…
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenPrimary splenic lymphoma usually presents as {{c1::a solitary::solitary or multiple}} {{c2::hypo}}vascular mass
Published	05/01/2023	Gastrointestinal imaging: SpleenSplenic metastases occur in {{c1::2-9}}% of cancer patients and isolated splenic metastases are se…
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